The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-08-11
FOUND HIS MATCH.

Daniel said Mrs. Greene to her
husband one evening rs she sat darn
inc in the old homestead, ..our neigh
bor's son, Peter Spaulding, has just re-
turned from the East. where he has
been attending school for these two
years past. You ought to see him! Sich
a change; why, it has been the maxim
Of him; and sich language I've never
heard afore. He speaks all the big
words jest as nat'ral as if he had alters
been used to it.
..Uncle Daniel" rs he was called,
blew cloud of smoke out of the cor
ner of his mouth, and replied: ''Well
mother, whats he goin' to do withthem
out here on the farm? Neighbor
Spaulding's oxen won't understand 'em
when Peters ahind EN-
.Oh. he amt a-goin to farm any
more. Mr.. Spaulding is a-goin' to send
him back to study to be a lawyer
..Oh! see,'' said Uncle Daniel;
..goin' to give up farmin'. eh? Too
common. s'pose. Well, well, hope
he'll make out, I'm sure
..But, Daniel. I've been a-thinkin' it
would be good thing if we were to
send jim East to school to git little
extra learnin'. We're comfortable
here now that crops have been good,
and things are easy. Now, there is
brother James in New York. Jim
could make it his home while goin' to
school. and know they would like him
to come, rs he has never seen his cous-
sin Robert; besides, Jim is 18 years old
now and will soon be man. What do
you think of it, Daniel?'
well, mother, a farmers son don't
need great deal Of farming. Jim can
pillow field as good rs the next one.
and can NOV more hay than any Of our
neighbors' boys; besides, when my
rheumatics are on me have only Jim
to rely on
..But. Daniel, let him try it for a
wear: l know it would be of great
benefit to him.
well. well, if he's anxious, let him
90 in the Fall; in the meantime you had
better write to your brother in New
York in reference to it. =
Jim, who had just at this moment
entered the room, was asked by his
mother how he would like the trip
East.
..Why, mother, l would be the
happiest boy in Kansas if you and father
would let me go!''
..Well, my son." said Uncle Daniel,
..your mother and me have been talking
the matter over, and have come to the
conclusion that if you think it would be
Of any benefit to you in the future We
will not stand in your way, but will
send you to your uncle's in New York
after harvest, and thus you will become
acquainted with your mothers folks.
But. my son. New York is great city
/ have been there, for | enlisted from
there when | went to defend the flag Of
our country, and it requires young
man with great force of character to be
able to shun all the evil temptation:
that beset young men who are unac
quainted with the wicked ways of thi.
world. advise you before you make
your decision to think well over the stel
you are taking. You have been ;
dutiful son, and l have no fault to tine
with you; but don't turn deaf ear t.
your mothers wishes or your father:
warnings
..Oh, don't worry about me, father
viii be careful, and when l return
will surprise you all.
Time flew by, the crops had beer
harvested, and the time had arrived fol
Jim to leave the home of his birth
The boy had been warned of the temp
tations that would besct him, and had
promised his mother to read the little
bible she had placed in his trunk, and
on retiring Of a-night not to close his
eyes without asking the Lords protec.
ton. The trunks were lifted in thu
farm wagon, and as old Uncle DAME
took up the reins Jim said, with tear.
in his eyes. ..Good-by, mother
"Good-by. my son; prove yourself tt
be man.
"All right, mother;but don't fear fol
me-" and in a minute they were ont o,
sight nearing the station.
On the way Uncle Daniel agair
warned him to be careful of what com
pany he chose, saying. Remember
my boy, the man is judged by the com
pany he keeps. Attend to your book:
and get all the knowledge you can il
the time you are away; don't waste al
hour in idleness. Ifyou pay as mucl
attention to your study as You have t.
your work on the farm you will be sue
cessful in the end.
Jim promised, and as the Wagon
drew up at the station he alighted AND
babe adieu to great many of hi:
friends who had come down to see hin
of. After the farewells had all beer
said he boarded the train and in few
minutes was bound for the great metro
polls of the East, where so many have
come with high hopes and grand rcsolu
tons, but by not needing the warnings
of those they had left behind, returned
in disgrace, and in some cases ruined
One year had elapsed since James
Greene left his Kansas home to como
East to school. He had been welcomed
by his uncle, and at once made himself
at home. Two young men were walk.
ing down the Bowery, and one said to
the other:
Il say, Bob, what do you say to